Back Surgery is the FASTEST way to a 2nd Surgery
Believe it or not, one of the most important predictors of back surgery is prior back surgery (Its TRUE). According to the Maine Lumbar Spine Study 1 in 4 patients had a 2nd spine surgery…
Believe it or not, one of the most important predictors of back surgery is prior back surgery (Its TRUE). According to the Maine Lumbar Spine Study 1 in 4 patients had a 2nd spine surgery…
For individuals with scoliosis, many often ask the question is there anything that can be done? And the answer is “it depends”…but probably yes. Many factors go in to answering the question of what can…
Over 200 million people in this country experience back pain at some point in their life. Millions suffer every single day with back pain and yet only a small percentage actually seek help. Isn't it…
Back pain is the #1 musculoskeletal reason that patients seek medical care. This group of patients comprises the highest percentage of patients seen at a typical outpatient physical therapy clinic. The natural history of back…
I am always amazed at how doctors and patients alike feel physical therapy after spine surgery is optional. Sure, patients always have the choice, but why go through a major surgery not to do EVERYTHING you…
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the opening for the spinal cord or nerves begins to narrow. This is a slow progressive condition, which generally happens in older individuals. There is no timetable for how…
Back pain is the most common reason to visit physicians across this country. On average 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their life. Which side of the line…
Many individuals with spinal stenosis believe nothing can be done. Others think surgery is the best or only option. Why? Because their MD said so, or a friend had the “same” condition, and it was the only…
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